Topic 2 Lesson 4 Test

Why is knowing the day’s weather essential?

• For choosing vacation spots

• For planning outdoor activities

• For determining dinner options

• For managing work schedules

What instrument measures air pressure?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Barometer

• Hygrometer

Changes in cloud formation can indicate upcoming weather, such as

• Upcoming snow

• Upcoming thunderstorms

• High pressure

• Clear skies

Who specializes in studying and predicting weather?

• Climatologists

• Oceanographers

• Meteorologists

• Geologists

What has enhanced meteorologists' ability to predict weather?

• Increased human observation

• New technologies

• Historical data

• Social media

What do weather balloons carry to collect data?

• Water

• Instruments

• Weather maps

• Thermometers

Automated weather stations provide:

• Historical weather data

• Real-time weather data

• Predictions only

• Only temperature readings

What role do computers play in weather forecasting?

• They create weather maps

• They provide historical data

• They process data rapidly for predictions

• They analyze satellite images

What do satellites collect?

• Ground-based observations

• Atmospheric and surface data

• Human activities data

• Ocean temperature data

Jet streams primarily impact:

• Ocean currents

• Local weather conditions

• Earthquake patterns

• Air quality